Upcoming Events

Filters
Age Group
Program Type

LOTG | Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival

11:00am - 5:30pm
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Library on the Go, Special Event
Details/Detalles:
Join the Library On The Go van at the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival, a celebration of environmental awareness and sustainability! Explore and check out books and get connected to our digital collections, where you can enjoy ebooks, eaudiobooks, mu...

Plant Your Life - Recipes for Sustainable Health and Longevity

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Eastside
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr.
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Special Event, Sustainably SBPL
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:
Join Registered Dietitian Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for plant-based nutrition and cooking tips as she showcases the preparation of a variety of simple dishes, while emphasizing the health benefits of the ingredients used. D...

The Hangout: A Space for Teens

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr.
Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to hang out at the Eastside Library for a relaxing and fun time after school. We’ll have crafts, board games, video games, and more! All materials and snacks will be provided. If you have activities or ideas for how t...

Planta Tu Vida - Recetas Para Una Salud Sustentable y Larga

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Eastside
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr.
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Spanish, Special Event
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:
Join Registered Dietitian Diurka Sotomayor from Rooted Santa Barbara County for plant-based nutrition and cooking tips as she showcases the preparation of a variety of simple dishes, while emphasizing the health benefits of the ingredients used. D...

The Hangout: A Space for Teens

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr.
Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to hang out at the Eastside Library for a relaxing and fun time after school. We’ll have crafts, board games, video games, and more! All materials and snacks will be provided. If you have activities or ideas for how t...

Fix-It Fair

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr.
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Special Event, STEAM & Maker, Sustainably SBPL
Details/Detalles:
Join Santa Barbara Public Library for a Fix-It Fair focused on bike repair and clothing repair!  Bring your bike and clothing and our volunteers will assist in mending, fixing, and repairing your items at no cost. Upcycle your clothes with fu...

The Hangout: A Space for Teens

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr.
Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to hang out at the Eastside Library for a relaxing and fun time after school. We’ll have crafts, board games, video games, and more! All materials and snacks will be provided. If you have activities or ideas for how t...

LOTG | Paseo Nuevo

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), School-aged children (Grades 3-6), Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High), Adults, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event

Visit the Library on the Go! We'll have a mix of adult and children's materials along with WiFi access. Check out books, get a library card, or just come by to say hi! Look for the Library van in De La Guerra Place, close to the Paseo Nuevo entrance near De La Guerra Street. Thank you to Paseo Nuevo for hosting us on the third Saturday of each month.

 

Disclaimer(s):

Participants in this event may be photographed by Library staff. These photos may be used in promotional or educational publications, including in print, social media, and presentations. Please see staff if you do not consent to having your photo taken. Staff will obtain individual, signed photo releases of photographs that contain only an individual as opposed to a group.
 

In case of inclement weather, outdoor activities may be canceled. For the most up to date information, please contact the library with any questions or concerns before traveling to library events.

Meet Local Author Fleurie Leclercq at Paseo Nuevo

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), Family
Program Type: Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:
Join the Library on the Go van for an afternoon with local author and TEDx speaker Fleurie Leclercq at Paseo Nuevo, as she shares her inspiring journey and captivating stories that celebrate African roots and culture. Families can join in for the cha...

Saturday Storytime at Paseo Nuevo

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: Early Childhood (Ages 0-5), School-aged children (Grades K-2), Family
Program Type: Books & Reading, Early Literacy, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:
Join the Library and Paseo Nuevo for a monthly family storytime! We’ll have stories that children of all ages can enjoy, along with engaging songs and activities. Improve your children's literacy skills and make reading fun at this open-air storytime...

The Hangout: A Space for Teens

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr.
Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to hang out at the Eastside Library for a relaxing and fun time after school. We’ll have crafts, board games, video games, and more! All materials and snacks will be provided. If you have activities or ideas for how t...

Santa Bárbara High School Swap Meet

7:45am - 1:00pm
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:
Join the Library on the Go van at the Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet where we will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll also have some children’s items available. Stop by to get a library card, borrow and return books, request books to ...

Memorial Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site
Description:
All SBPL locations will be closed on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. ...

The Hangout: A Space for Teens

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr.
Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to hang out at the Eastside Library for a relaxing and fun time after school. We’ll have crafts, board games, video games, and more! All materials and snacks will be provided. If you have activities or ideas for how t...

1st Thursday Art Reception

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event
Details/Detalles:
Visit the library for a 1st Thursday reception and view the latest art exhibits. Exhibits rotate monthly in each of the Faulkner galleries. ...

1st Thursday Art Reception

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery East
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Details/Detalles:
Visit the library for a 1st Thursday reception and view the latest art exhibits. Exhibits rotate monthly in each of the Faulkner galleries. ...

1st Thursday Art Reception

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery West
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event
Details/Detalles:
Visit the library for a 1st Thursday reception and view the latest art exhibits. Exhibits rotate monthly in each of the Faulkner galleries. ...

The Hangout: A Space for Teens

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Eastside
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr.
Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High)
Program Type: Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to hang out at the Eastside Library for a relaxing and fun time after school. We’ll have crafts, board games, video games, and more! All materials and snacks will be provided. If you have activities or ideas for how t...

DIY Natural Dyes with Mary Gonzalez of Sweet Mountaintop Farm

10:00am - 12:30pm
Eastside
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr.
Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event, STEAM & Maker
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:
In this workshop, led by Mary Gonzalez of Sweet Mountaintop Farm, you will learn the basics of dyeing fabric using natural materials. Mary will teach the fundamentals of how different plant materials can be transformed into natural dyes and show you ...

Juneteenth

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site
Description:
All SBPL locations will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for Juneteenth. ...

DIY Natural Dyes with Mary Gonzalez of Sweet Mountaintop Farm

10:00am - 12:30pm
Eastside
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Eastside
Room: MLK Jr.
Age Group: Teen (High School), Teen (Junior High), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event, STEAM & Maker
Registration Required
Details/Detalles:
In this workshop, led by Mary Gonzalez of Sweet Mountaintop Farm, you will learn the basics of dyeing fabric using natural materials. Mary will teach the fundamentals of how different plant materials can be transformed into natural dyes and show you ...

Santa Bárbara High School Swap Meet

7:45am - 1:00pm
Library on the Go (LOTG)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library on the Go (LOTG)
Room: In the Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Library on the Go, Spanish, Special Event
Details/Detalles:
Join the Library on the Go van at the Santa Barbara High School Swap Meet where we will be stocked with mostly adult items, but we’ll also have some children’s items available. Stop by to get a library card, borrow and return books, request books to ...

Independence Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central, Eastside, Montecito, Library on the Go (LOTG), Virtual, Off Site
Description:
All SBPL locations will be closed on Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day. ...

1st Thursday Art Reception

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central
Library Branch: Central
Room: Faulkner Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Special Event
Details/Detalles:
Visit the library for a 1st Thursday reception and view the latest art exhibits. Exhibits rotate monthly in each of the Faulkner galleries. ...